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WHITE CLIFFS COUNTRY VISIT • • DEAL • SANDWICH 2020 VISITOR GUIDE

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www.whiteonesugar.co.uk whitecliffscountry.org.uk © nigel wallace WHITE WELCOME CLIFFS COUNTRY DOVER • DEAL • SANDWICH Welcome to White Cliffs Country, a unique CONTENTS place where coast meets country, beauty Welcome...... 1 Ten Reasons to Visit...... 2 meets history, tranquil meets active and The 149th Open...... 4 HISTORIC DOVER meets Europe. Historic Dover...... 6 Maritime Deal...... 8 The world-famous White Cliffs and our Medieval Sandwich...... 10 beautiful coast and countryside offer Splendid Coastline...... 12 Unique Countryside...... 14 spectacular walking, sailing, cycling, golf Magnificent Castles & Forts...... 16 and sightseeing as well as white knuckle RIB Gateway to Britain...... 18 rides, seal spotting and even the opportunity Proud Industrial History...... 20 to feed a tiger. Maritime History...... 22 Hidden Gems...... 24 The rich heritage of the area is awe- Blooming Gardens & Parks...... 26 Adventures on Water, Land & Air...... 28 inspiring with an amazing selection of diverse museums and a busy season of Family Time...... 30 MARITIME DEAL Leisure Time...... 31 re-enactments bringing history to life as you Nature Lovers...... 32 have never seen it before. Walking for Everyone...... 34 Cycling for All...... 36 With our towns and villages overflowing with Creative Inspiration...... 38 Eating In or Out...... 40 character and bustling with unique shops, Drink & Be Merry...... 42 theatres, restaurants and places to stay, it Shop & Relax...... 44 makes this a destination not to be missed. Stay a While...... 45 Days Out...... 46 Come for a day or stay for a week - you’ll VIC Information...... 48 have an experience to remember. How to Get Here...... 49 Maps...... 50 Must-see location DISCOVER MORE AND EXPLORE BEYOND THE ! This publication was designed and produced by Council, MEDIEVAL SANDWICH Creative Design and Tourism Departments. 1 Beautiful countryside Quirky hidden gems TEN GOOD As well as our striking coastline we Discover one of the many hidden also have wonderful countryside gems in White Cliffs Country. REASONS with stunning views, historic villages Why not take a tour of Sandwich 4 and ancient churches. Many of our 8 Guildhall, built in the reign of villages display historic information Elizabeth I or see a fantastic TO VISIT panels, which describe their origins range of maritime exhibits at and history through the centuries. Deal Maritime & Local History The perfect place for Museum. Dover’s Roman Painted World-famous House or Transport Museum may walking and cycling also take your fancy. White Cliffs of Dover Whether an experienced walker or Enjoy spectacular views on an causal rambler, join a guided tour Relax with some retail exhilarating top walk on the world- or independently explore miles of therapy! famous White Cliffs. The cliff face 5 1 marker walking and themed trails. The new St James Retail & reaches up to 300 feet and the cliffs There are also a huge variety of cycle Leisure Park in Dover offers a stretch for about 16 miles. On a clear routes and trails, bring your own 9 good choice of shops alongside day you can spot the French coast! bike or hire one, and discover the restaurants, cafes and a multiplex Impressive countryside on two wheels! cinema. Just a short walk away history and heritage Exhilarating coastal is De Bradelei Wharf in a beautiful Immerse yourself in 2000 years of marina setting. You’ll find a activities and outdoor wealth of independent quirky history at , see the pursuits 2 world’s oldest known sea-going shops and art galleries for that White Cliffs Country is totally vessel, the Bronze Age Boat at Dover perfect gift in the town of Deal, 6 geared up for outdoor lovers so and medieval Sandwich should Museum or visit take advantage of its miles of Lighthouse, a striking Victorian also not be missed! diverse and unspoilt coastline. landmark on the White Cliffs of Dover, Festivals and regattas Play a round of golf at one of the which was the first to display an Our festivals and regattas are challenging Championship courses electrically powered signal. traditional, fun, full of community or try a wide range of water based spirit and everyone is invited! Stunning coast activities at Dover Sea Sports Sandwich Folk and Ale Festival, Cast your cares away and embrace Centre. 10 Deal Music and Arts Festival, coastal living! Being by the sea Culinary delights promotes a feeling of relaxation - have Sandwich Food Fayre and Le From cosy village pubs, festival you noticed you sleep soundly after Weekend just to mention a few. 3 street food to gourmet restaurants, a day on the beach? It’s the sea air! there’s something for everyone’s Enjoy our beautiful bays and beaches, tastes in White Cliffs Country. It our coastal walks, our unique piers, 7 would be a culinary crime not to fishing boats, yachts in the marina, visit Sandwich, next to the hamlet our nautical towns with smuggling of Ham. Did you know... the word alleyways and traditions “sandwich” for an item of food was probably named after John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, who to avoid interrupting a gambling game, asked for meat to 3 whitecliffscountry.org.uk be served between slices of bread. 3 THE 149TH OPEN Dover District is proud to host ‘The 149th Open’ at Royal St Georges Golf Club in Sandwich, from 12th to 19th July 2020. This will be the 18th time ‘The Open Championship’ OTHER GOLF has been held in White Cliffs Country and PRINCE’S will draw world-class players to compete for GOLF CLUB COURSES the famous Claret Jug. As well as ‘The 149th & KINGSDOWN Open’, White Cliffs Country has a total of four GOLF CLUB PRINCE’S GOLF CLUB stunning golf courses with breath-taking views A classic 27-hole championship links out to the Channel and the countryside. course and host to ‘The Open’ in 1932. This

ROYAL ST GEORGE’S GOLF CLUB internationally renowned club welcomes With it’s famously changing 18-holes set in 450 visitors seven days a week. The Lodge offers acres of DDI dune land, it is one of England’s 38 ensuite bedrooms overlooking the golf finest links golf courses. Golfers can enjoy course and Sandwich Bay. beautiful surroundings, with wild flowers, dune grasses and of course stunning sea views. The WALMER & KINGSDOWN GOLF CLUB traditional and historic clubhouse is the ideal Perched on top of the world-famous White venue from which to enjoy the best golf club Cliffs of Dover, with sea views from every hole, lunch in the country after a game. the unique location of this beautiful course delivers stunning views across the to the coast of France. Walmer and Kingsdown is one of only a few courses in the world where golfers can see another country while enjoying a round.

ROYAL CINQUE PORTS GOLF CLUB The well-presented playing surface at Deal is firm and undulating, challenging players’ skills with steep bunkers and, of course, a sea breeze! With excellent practice facilities and said to be one of the finest links golf courses in the British Isles, Royal Cinque Ports hosted ROYAL ST GEORGE’S ‘The Open’ in 1909 and 1920. GOLF CLUB

Challenging Links Course ROYAL CINQUE PORTS 3RD HOLE ROYAL ST GEORGE’S GOLF CLUB 5 whitecliffscountry.org.uk 5 HISTORIC WHAT’S ON DOVER MARCH Dover Film Festival Dover nestles under the protection of its Two films from 1979 and 2019, recording magnificent castle and the busy port town events and lives of the people of Dover. boasts some wonderful hidden gems. and Bronze Age Boat Gallery sits PORT OF DOVER DOVER SEAFRONT MAY behind the old Market Hall façade. Just up REGATTA Crabble Corn Mill Beer & Cider Festival from Market Square is St Mary’s Church, Featuring real ales and ciders from all over the St Edmund’s Chapel, Maison Dieu and the country, including local specialities. Roman Painted House – a fine example of a JULY Roman house in Britain. Dover Carnival If you fancy doing some shopping in the heart of See the colourful carnival as it winds its way the town centre, the St James Retail and Leisure through the streets of Dover. Park with a six-screen Cineworld multiplex cinema and retail shops was opened in 2018. AUGUST A short walk away, located in a beautiful marina Port of Dover Community Regatta setting, is the De Bradelei Wharf outlet with A fantastic festival of family fun. up to 70% discount on branded fashion and SEPTEMBER homeware. Heritage Open Days Take in the panorama of the Channel and see Explore some hidden historical gems during across to the coast of France on a stroll along the Heritage Open Days in Dover. the seafront promenade - maybe tempting you NOVEMBER/DECEMBER to take a day-trip on one of the regular ferry White Cliffs Christmas at sailings. Don’t forget your passport! Dover’s Cruise Terminal 1 With a traditional Christmas market, ice rink, DOVER MUSEUM live music and lots more, head to Port of AND BRONZE AGE BOAT GALLERY Dover’s Cruise Terminal 1 for a White Cliffs Our flagship museum, with family activity days Christmas. throughout the year. See the world’s oldest- know sea going vessel, as well as fascinating Dover Christmas Lights real objects, models and original pictures Christmas lights switch on. showing the history of Dover at the award- winning Dover Museum & Bronze Age Boat ALL YEAR ROUND Gallery. FREE ENTRY. Dover Museum Family Days Come along to one of the regular themed family days held throughout the year – see AN ACTIVE, ADVENTUROUS website for further details. AND AUTHENTIC ENGLISH So much to discover Dover Castle HISTORIC TOWN DOVER HARBOUR AND CASTLE Events held thoughout the year. © whiteonesugar.co.uk 7 whitecliffscountry.org.uk 7

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www.whiteonesugar.co.uk © jason cox MARITIME WHAT’S ON MAY DEAL Walmer Brocante Antiques and collectables fair on Walmer Green Walk to the modern award-winning building held on May Bank Holiday weekend. at the end of Deal’s 1000ft long pier and look back at a view that has hardly changed in over Classic Motor Show a century. CAFÉ AT THE END Hundreds of classic vehicles on Walmer Green OF THE PIER CLASSIC MOTOR in aid of the RNLI. Deal’s unspoilt seafront, full of dangerous SHOW smuggling haunts in the 1800’s, is now a JULY Deal Festival of Music and the Arts wonderful collection of colourful buildings International and national artists perform at complemented by the fishing boats hauled up venues in Dover, Deal and Sandwich at the onto the shingle beach giving it a unique vista. annual popular two-week festival showcasing A short stroll from the seafront you will find everything from street music to opera and local the Timeball Tower, Maritime Museum, ’s art. Museum of Moving Image, churches, quaint Deal Carnival and Regatta houses and pubs and the narrow lanes around Considered the South East’s oldest and finest historic Middle Street. You’re not the first to enjoy carnival and regatta. The packed programme the charm of this town though – Lord Horatio includes live music, firework displays, a rowing Nelson himself entertained Lady Emma Hamilton regatta, teddy bear picnic, raft race, lorry-pull, at the Royal Hotel. Discover more on one of the colourful carnival and much more. many guided tours and walks delivered by The Royal Marines Concert History Project and the Royal Marines Heritage Annual concert on Deal Memorial Bandstand at Trail. Walmer Green by Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Band. Indulge yourself at the many wonderful tea rooms and coffee shops or browse around quaint gift SEPTEMBER shops, art galleries and antique emporiums. Deal Braderie Unique view of Deal from the pier Open air antiques and memorabilia fayre held DEAL MARITIME & LOCAL HISTORY through the town. MUSEUM Heritage Open Days Explore some hidden historical gems during Despite not having a harbour, Deal was once a the Heritage Open Days in Deal. major port and is steeped in history. Situated in the heart of Deal Town Centre is Deal Maritime NOVEMBER/DECEMBER and Local History Museum with a wonderful Deal Christmas Lights collection of historic model boats, maritime Christmas carnival, parade and lights exhibits and displays on local history. switch on. DEAL MARITIME MUSEUM ALL YEAR ROUND A QUAINT, QUIRKY AND Astor Theatre QUINTESSENTIALLY ENGLISH Live events and shows throughout the year. Walmer Castle SEASIDE TOWN Events held throughout the year. 9 whitecliffscountry.org.uk © whiteonesugar.co.uk 9

www.whiteonesugar.co.uk © neil wallace MEDIEVAL WHAT’S ON MAY SANDWICH Sandwich Food Fayre Two-day food fayre in the heart of historic Once a bustling and prosperous port, Sandwich Sandwich Town with stalls focused on quality is now said to be ‘one of the most well preserved local products. The event celebrates the medieval towns in Britain’. See it all from above sandwich itself, named after the 4th Earl of by climbing St Peter’s Tower or wander through Sandwich in 1762, so come to Sandwich and unspoilt streets, where there are more half- MORRIS DANCING WITH enjoy a quality sandwich in Sandwich! timbered houses than any other street in England A MODERN TWIST! Sandwich Salutes the 40’s or follow the historic town trail. Built in 1579, the SANDWICH GUILDHALL A free three-day event held in the medieval town of Guildhall dominates the Market Square that was MUSEUM Sandwich celebrating all that is 1940’s. once a corn and cattle market. It still has a weekly JUNE markets and a monthly farmers’ market. Little Gardens of Sandwich In 1255, the first captive elephant was delivered to The hidden gardens of one of Kent’s most England as a gift from the French King to Henry III. charming medieval towns opens up to public. The Arriving at Sandwich quayside, it was then taken on perfect event for garden-lovers to find inspiration. foot to the King’s menagerie in the Tower of London. Le Weekend It is well worth a walk along the newly refurbished Two-day festival in Sandwich including an quayside to Fisher Gate - dating from 1384 and one authentic market, food stalls, music, of the two surviving original medieval town gates - classic cars and Can Can dancing. the other is the Barbican which later served as a toll JULY gate for the bridge. Sandwich Folk & Ale Festival Annual festival with music and dancing in Food has always been associated with the town - Quaint and engaging Sandwich pubs and streets. Range of folk th in the 18 century the Earl of Sandwich is reputed TOLL BRIDGE AND BARBICAN musical styles with an outdoor stage on the to have devised the popular snack, and this is Guildhall Forecourt. celebrated in the annual food fayre. AUGUST There are many pubs, restaurants and cafés found Sandwich Festival in the winding lanes of the town as well as a variety Popular annual event with street stalls, Italian food of unique independent shops. market, street music and classic car meets. SEPTEMBER SANDWICH GUILDHALL MUSEUM Heritage Open Days Visit the newly refurbished Sandwich Guildhall Explore some hidden historical gems during the Museum with updated displays and an array of Heritage Open Days in Sandwich. artefacts, including a display of an original Magna Sandwich Arts Week Carta and Charter of the Forest. FREE ENTRY. Art exhibitions at St Peter’s Church and other locations around the town. Music, concerts, A RELAXED, ROMANTIC AND workshops, drama and film. RUSTIC ENGLISH MEDIEVAL NOVEMBER/DECEMBER Sandwich Christmas Lights TOWN 40’S FUN ON THE Christmas carnival, parade and lights switch on. QUAY GREEN 11 whitecliffscountry.org.uk © whiteonesugar.co.uk 11

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www.whiteonesugar.co.uk © nigel wallace SPECTACULAR COASTLINE WHAT’S ON AUGUST OUR COAST AND COASTAL VILLAGES White Cliffs Walking Festival Huge variety of walks to suit all abilities and On our South East coast, overlooking the English interests. Whether your interests cover history BREATHTAKING VIEWS Channel, lays the village of Capel-le-Ferne, or geocaching or flora and fauna, the festival home to the national memorial to ‘The Few’ at ACROSS TO FRANCE has a walk for you. the Battle of Britain Memorial and Scramble MEMORIAL Experience.

To the east of Dover, visit the beautiful village of St Margaret’s-at-Cliffe. Paddle in the sea at the bay or take a fantastic walk along the coastal path on the world-famous White Cliffs of Dover to South Foreland Lighthouse for breath-taking views and afternoon tea. The village has been home to some famous faces including Noel Coward and James Bond novelist, Ian Fleming. Fleming’s book, WHITE CLIFFS Moonraker, is largely based in St Margaret’s WALKING FESTIVAL and nearby Kingsdown.

From South Foreland Lighthouse head along the cliff top path to the village of Kingsdown and stop for a drink or a bite to eat at the Zetland Arms, located on the beach. ZETLAND ARMS PUB ON THE BEACH Continue up the coast to Walmer, passing fishing boats pulled up on the shingle beach and wander out onto the pier at Deal before SAMPHIRE HOE heading north to the sands of Sandwich Bay with its famous links golf courses and dog SANDWICH BAY ALL YEAR ROUND friendly beaches. Samphire Hoe Regular events and exhibitions held throughout the year – see website for details. Iconic WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVER 13 whitecliffscountry.org.uk 13 UNIQUE COUNTRYSIDE WHAT’S ON JUNE OUR GREEN AND PLEASANT LAND! Western Heights Open Weekend View the Western Heights during one of the We are best known for our coastal areas and the Open Weekends when the Drop Redoubt, one famous White Cliffs but travel just a few miles of the two forts on the Western Heights and the inland and you will discover the beauty of the Grand Shaft will be open to visitors. Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty ORCHARD BLOSSOM WINDMILL (AONB) and surrounding countryside, with many STOUR VALLEY ALL YEAR little villages and hamlets nestling in our green East Kent Railway and pleasant land! Regular events held throughout the year – see website for details. is situated in the Dour valley and was HOW GOOD IS THIS! first mentioned in a charter of c.772. In the village Goodnestone Park Gardens of there are two fine old yew trees Various events held through the year from plant in the churchyard which are thought to be around sales to charity events. 1,000 years’ old and from here you can step back in time with a trip on a heritage railway. Park is one of the highest places in East Kent, Lots of events held throughout the year from nearly 400ft above sea level. The cottages and pub open air cinemas to bird of prey experiences around the village green date from the early 17th and Halloween events. century. Take a stroll through Valley, within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with unique White Cliffs Countryside Partnership chalk and ancient woodlands. Regular events for the whole family throughout the year, from walks to exhibitions and Goodnestone, locally pronounced as ‘Gunston’, workshops. has a connection through its prestigious stately home and park to Jane Austen. once boasted a Royal Palace for the Kings of Kent, as early as 660 AD, and Wingham has several half- timbered houses in the high street which are over 500 years’ old. Close by is the Parish of Ash which retains 11 of its 12 original manor houses. Find out more about the history of our villages by following a village trail or download a copy of the Unique chalk downland village trail leaflet from our website. FOREST SCHOOLS NORTH DOWNS BETTESHANGER PARK BARN OWL

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CASTLES & ROMAN FORT The impressive ruins of the Roman Township FORTS A DAY TO REMEMBER! at Richborough mark the point from which the Romans launched their successful invasion of WHERE HISTORY COMES ALIVE! Britain in 43 AD. Extensive remains of the walls and defensive ditches can be seen. A highlight to any visit is to explore our magnificent castles and forts. Britain’s spirit of resistance to unwanted invasion over the years is best symbolised by these amazing structures. Regular re-enactments take place to bring our history to life. DOVER CASTLE DOVER CASTLE Built in the 1180’s by King Henry II and situated on top of the iconic White Cliffs of Dover. Discover 2000 years of history. Immerse yourself in the royal court of King Henry II in the Great RICHBOROUGH Tower or travel deep inside the White Cliffs to ROMAN FORT explore the atmospheric underground hospital within the Secret Wartime Tunnels. FORT BURGOYNE DEAL CASTLE DEAL CASTLE Situated on high ground overlooking Dover For a fascinating day out on the Kent coast look Castle, Fort Burgoyne was built in the 1860’s to no further. Built by the order of King Henry VIII protect Dover Castle. it is one of the finest Tudor artillery castles in England. Come and explore the whole of the Although there is no public access to the castle from the exciting dark passages to the site, look out for one of the many ‘Discover first floor captain’s residence. Fort Burgoyne’ guided walks taking place throughout the year which provide an insight WALMER CASTLE AND GARDENS into its history and emerging plans for the site. Built in 1540 as part of Henry VIII’s chain of coastal defences, the castle has been transformed through centuries of domestic refinements to an elegant stately home. See the Exciting events! original Wellington boots, the reception rooms DOVER CASTLE of HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and explore the magnificent gardens. WALMER CASTLE AND GARDENS

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TO BRITAIN WESTERN HEIGHTS Our past is what shaped our surroundings See living history displays at one of the and gives us our identity as the ‘Gateway to Western Heights Drop Redoubt Open Britain’ and nowhere is this more apparent Weekends, explore the historic fortress and than when we look back at how White Cliffs WESTERN HEIGHTS descend the Grand Shaft staircase. Built during Country defended our shores. THE SCRAMBLE DOVER the Napoleonic Wars, to link the Harbour to the EXPERIENCE barracks on the Western Heights, the unique BATTLE OF BRITAIN MEMORIAL triple helix staircase winds round a central The Battle of Britain Memorial situated high light-well 140 feet through the cliffs. up on the White Cliffs at Capel-le-Ferne is dedicated to Churchill’s famous “Few” who ROYAL MARINES AT DEAL fought in the skies overhead to keep their Deal has also had a long association with the country free from invasion. Visit the iconic Royal Marines who were stationed at barracks building ‘The Wing’ and see the high tech in Deal from 1869 to 1996 and return each year multimedia Scramble Experience which gives to play a concert on Deal Memorial Bandstand. visitors an idea of life during the Battle. Find out more about the rich history of the DOVER CASTLE Royal Marines and their unique relationship The wartime tunnels below Dover Castle were with Deal and Walmer by following the new first dug during the Napoleonic Wars. It was self-guided Royal Marines Heritage Trail. from here that the rescue operation ‘Operation Follow the trail around Deal and Walmer, Dynamo’ was co-ordinated for the evacuation of looking out for the 23 embedded bronze Allied Forces from Dunkirk. Immerse yourself in markers. the drama of the evacuation with state-of-the-art effects and real film footage combined to bring the dramatic events of May 1940 to life. Great British Heritage DOVER CASTLE

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19 whitecliffscountry.org.uk 19 PROUD BREAD MAKING ART SHOWS INDUSTRIAL ELVINGTON & HERITAGE CENTRE HISTORY Learn about the history of Colliery and the mining villages at the Elvington and As well as the natural landscape, agriculture, Eythorne Heritage Centre. The centre is packed the maritime and shipping industry and with information including plans, images and coal mining have shaped our coast and SHOP GIFT memorabilia. countryside to what it is today.

It was first speculated that there was coal EAST KENT RAILWAY beneath Kent in the 1840’s and the Kent East Kent Railway was constructed between Coalfield Syndicate was set up by Arthur Burr 1911-1917 as an industrial line to serve the in 1896. Shakespeare Colliery was Kent’s first Kent Coalfield. The line from Shepherdswell coal mine but never produced any commercial to Tilmanstone Colliery remained operational coal. The first commercial coal was brought until 1984/1985. Today visitors can enjoy a to the surface in 1912 at Colliery. scenic 5 mile round trip between the villages of Tilmanstone Colliery was begun near the village Eythorne and Shepherdswell. of Eythorne in 1906. Betteshanger was the biggest colliery in Kent and was the last Kent SOUTH FORELAND LIGHTHOUSE colliery to close in 1989. Walk along the famous White Cliffs of Dover to South Foreland Lighthouse. This striking Find out more about the industrial heritage in Victorian landmark was the location for the first White Cliffs Country with a visit to some of the international wireless transmission by Marconi local attractions including a water mill which in 1898. Today visitors can take a guided tour supplied flour to troops defending the Kent of the lighthouse or relax in Mrs Knott’s tea coast from possible invasion, and a lighthouse History brought alive! room. which was a lifesaving beacon for mariners CRABBLE CORN MILL DOVER guiding ships around the treacherous Goodwin CRABBLE CORN MILL Sands. Head to Crabble Corn Mill, the only working water mill in Kent. Located in the picturesque village of River, the mill was built in 1812 and is packed with history. WHITE MILL RURAL HERITAGE CENTRE Built in 1760, climb up inside a restored smock mill at the White Mill Rural Heritage Centre in EAST KENT SOUTH FORELAND Sandwich. The site also includes a miller’s cottage RAILWAY and displays of country life. LIGHTHOUSE

21 whitecliffscountry.org.uk 21 I didn’t know that! MARITIME DEAL CINQUE PORTS HISTORY The Confederation of the Cinque Ports pronounced ‘SINK’ was formed in c.1050. The Dover, Deal and Sandwich have all had long ON THE HOUR THE BALL DROPS five original members were Hastings, Romney, associations with the sea. From a 3,500 year Hythe, Dover and Sandwich who in return for providing men and ships for 15 days free old boat and Cinque Ports to modern day service a year to the Crown, received many Dover being one of the busiest ferry terminals rights and privileges. in the world with a thriving cruise industry and BRONZE AGE BOAT a marina. TIMEBALL TOWER MUSEUM On Deal seafront is the working Timeball Tower THE BRONZE AGE BOAT Museum. Visitors can see interactive, video Come and see the world’s oldest-known sea- and static displays covering three centuries going vessel at the Bronze Age Boat Gallery in of involvement in signalling, the fight against Dover Museum. Discovered in 1992, just yards smuggling and its vital role in safe navigation from where it is now displayed in its own gallery, of distant shores. the boat is thought to be some 3,500 years’ old. SMUGGLING CHANNEL CROSSING Renowned for smuggling during the 18th Since the 1870’s many brave and talented century, discover Deal’s history on an swimmers have attempted and successfully CHANNEL SWIMMER independent or guided walk through the old swum the English Channel. part of town. Middle Street was the centre of Deal’s notorious smuggling activities and the In August 1875 Captain Matthew Webb became smugglers’ hiding places were so good they are the first swimmer to successfully complete an still being discovered to this day. unaided swim across the Channel taking 21 DEAL MARITIME hours 45 minutes. & LOCAL HISTORY MUSEUM Born in 1919, Sam Rockett was influential to See a fascinating collection of local history at Deal Maritime & Local History Museum. The Channel swimming. In 1950 Sam was one of museum is housed in an old industrial building only nine swimmers to finish the First Daily Mail and includes displays on local domestic and International Channel Race. He had decided to industrial history, a model boat room, plus an enter the race as a new challenge. exhibition celebrating the history of the Royal Marines in Deal. Published in 1956, Rockett wrote the renowned book ‘It’s Cold in the Channel’ based on his own DEAL PIER channel swimming experiences. Featured in the popular ITV drama “Liar”. Deal’s present pier was built in 1954 and was the first seaside pleasure pier of any size to be built since 1910. The pier is internationally recognised as an angling venue. In the award- winning building at the end of the pier is Deal Pier Kitchen. This modern café, featuring a Cinque Port history DUKE OF EDINBURGH OPENS DEAL PIER baby grand piano, offers an all-day dining menu SANDWICH QUAY and supper clubs. 23 whitecliffscountry.org.uk 23 HIDDEN GEMS Discover one of the many hidden gems in ST MARTIN LE GRAND OUR BEAUTIFUL CHURCHES White Cliffs Country. Take a tour of Sandwich The church was founded in the 7th century White Cliffs Country has some wonderful Guildhall, built in the reign of Elizabeth I or see and rebuilt after it was believed to have been churches. is known for its village a fantastic range of maritime exhibits at Deal destroyed by the fire of 1066. View the remaining church with its Norman architecture and Maritime & Local History Museum. walls adjacent to Dover Discovery Centre and the wonderful stone carvings. Other examples of Roman Painted House. Norman churches can be found at Worth and FAN BAY DEEP SHELTER Eastry. Take a journey into the past, 70 feet under- ROMAN PHAROS ground, on a guided tour of Fan Bay Deep Located next to St Mary-in-Castro church within The stained glass windows in the 14th century Shelter in the White Cliffs of Dover. the grounds of Dover Castle is the oldest surviving Such history - such detail! church of St James in Staple commemorate lighthouse ‘Roman Pharos’ in the country. The MAISON DIEU the local Plummers and the Ffrench-Blakes, old PRINCESS OF WALES’S ROYAL families of the village. REGIMENT & QUEEN’S REGIMENT lighthouse was once used by the Romans to aid navigation across the English Channel. MUSEUM Probably the smallest church in England, still in In the grounds of Dover Castle is the Princess At the Drop Redoubt on Dover’s Western Heights regular use, is St Edmund’s Chapel in Dover. The of Wales’s Royal Regiment & Queen’s Regiment are the remains of a second Roman lighthouse. Chapel stands on what was once a cemetery and Museum. With a series of displays, interactive and was probably intended for use as a chapel of rest. video recordings, the museum traces the history MAISON DIEU (Dover Town Hall) Over three quarters of the chapel is original and of the regiment. View the changing exhibitions of The Maison Dieu, the oldest of the Town Hall the remainder has been restored using medieval artefacts in The Stone Hut - built in 1912 it is now buildings, was founded in 1203 by Hubert de materials. used as an archaeological store. Burgh. Built to provide short term accommodation to pilgrims travelling to and from Europe, the Dating from Saxon times and situated in the heart DOVER TRANSPORT MUSEUM building has seen many changes of use over its of Dover town is St Mary’s Church. The church Just a few miles outside town you will find Dover 800 years. has several beautiful stained glass windows Transport Museum with displays of over fifty including the Great East Window and The historic road vehicles, from a Penny Farthing ROMAN PAINTED HOUSE Zeebrugge Window. bicycle to a double decker bus, many arranged Not far from Dover’s town centre is the Roman in period street scenes. ST PETER’S CHURCH TOWER Painted House. Built about AD 200 it formed part of In Sandwich at St Peter’s Church you can explore a large mansio or official hotel for travellers crossing KENT MUSUEM OF THE MOVING the churches centuries-old tower. Take a journey the English Channel. IMAGE through the ages as you ascend the stairs of the The museum centres on a collection of cinema tower and see views across this historic medieval and pre-cinema artefacts, with more than town. 50,000 items in the collection amassed over nearly sixty years. RIDE AND STRIDE Visit one of the many churches open in the towns and villages throughout White Cliffs Country as part of Ride and Stride. Taking place in September and supported by the National Churches Trust, ROMAN PAINTED HOUSE plan your own route whilst helping raise money for SANDWICH FROM THE historic churches and chapels. - DOVER TOP OF ST PETER’S 25 whitecliffscountry.org.uk 25 BLOOMING

GARDENS & PINES CALYX GARDENS & MUSEUM Situated behind the White Cliffs are 6 acres PARKS of garden with many fine features including a Jane Austen connections cascade and adjoining lake, grass labyrinth GOODNESTONE PARK In White Cliffs Country we are proud to have and statue of Sir Winston Churchill. There is a museum featuring local history including a wonderfully varied selection of both formal KEARSNEY PARKS gardens and public parks. Relax in the beautiful information on Noel Coward and Ian Fleming gardens at Walmer Castle, Goodnestone - both former residents of St Margaret’s. There Park and the exquisite Salutation Gardens of is also a tea room serving delicious wholesome Sandwich or discover Pines Gardens in St light lunches, hot and cold drinks and cream Margaret’s. Kearsney Parks in Dover also offer teas. a variety of outdoor family activities throughout KEARSNEY PARKS the year. Take a leisurely stroll around Kearsney Abbey WALMER CASTLE GARDENS just on the outskirts of Dover. The gardens are Enjoy the tranquil setting of the Queen Mother’s laid out as informal parkland and you can enjoy Garden as she did while here at Walmer Castle. a walk or relax watching the wildlife on the lake. This contemporary garden was created in honour On the opposite side of the road to Kearsney of her 95th birthday. Explore the mature trees of Abbey is Russell Gardens. The Grade II Listed the woodland walk. On the Oval Lawn, take time gardens, designed by the renowned Edwardian to read a book, or play with the new giant garden landscape architect Thomas H. Mawson (1861- games in the summer. 1933), are laid out in a more formal style and SUCH A PEACEFUL PLACE GOODNESTONE PARK GARDENS are popular all year round for a relaxing walk. Considered to be one of the best gardens in With £3m investment secured from Heritage the South East including woodland area, walled Lottery Fund and Big Lottery Fund restoration garden and a large collection of roses and of Kearsney Abbey and Russell Gardens is well herbaceous plants. Goodnestone Park also has underway. connections to Jane Austen who was a frequent SANDOWN CASTLE visitor. COMMUNITY GARDEN This beautiful community garden stands in SALUTATION GARDENS the ruins of Sandown Castle, one of the three The beautiful Lutyens-designed garden, with its castles built on the orders of Henry VIII to guard esteemed long borders and tree-lined avenues, the sea off Deal. The garden makes for a great feature artistic and inventive planting that provide spot to relax. visitors with an oasis of serenity and calm. Wander around Lake Patricia, visit the vegetable OPEN GARDEN EVENTS garden and enjoy a traditional afternoon tea. SALUTATION GARDENS Don’t miss seeing some beautiful gardens as owners open their gardens to the public as part SANDWICH of the National Garden Scheme and The Little Gardens of Sandwich event. 27 whitecliffscountry.org.uk 27 ADVENTURES ON WATER...... LAND & AIR White Cliffs Country has 26 miles of coast But you don’t have to have sea legs to beckoning to be discovered in all different enjoy a thrill or two. At our newest country ways from the thrill of a RIB ride beneath park you can take on the challenge of an the cliffs, a trip up the Stour to see a colony obstacle course or try your hand with a bow of seals or join in with water sports in Dover CLAY PIGEON and arrow. If that sounds a bit tame why not harbour. SHOOTING have a go at shooting or gliding? DOVER SEA SAFARI BETTESHANGER PARK Take advantage of our wonderful coastline on Come along to Betteshanger Park and go on an exhilarating tour on a RIB speed boat with Fun on the water! a geocaching treasure hunt or try one of the Dover Sea Safari. Choose from a variety of trips DOVER HARBOUR four orienteering courses. Let the kids run off including their popular 2 hour Secret Seal Safari! a bit of steam in the play area equipped with rope walks, cradle swings, slides, see-saws SANDWICH RIVER BUS AND and more! SEAL SPOTTING TRIPS See seals and wildlife in the estuary on a two CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING hour cruise with Sandwich River Bus. Ever wanted to try clay pigeon shooting? Then head to Martin Gorse Wood Clay DOVER SEA SPORTS CENTRE Pigeon Club. The small friendly club situated There’s an exciting range of activities and between Dover and Deal welcomes everyone, courses available at Dover Sea Sports from all ages and experience. Centre. Learn to windsurf, try a dinghy sailing or paddleboard course – from beginner to HILL RACE CIRCUIT advanced there’s an activity for you. See regular motorsport events held DOVER SEA SAFARI throughout the year at Lydden Hill Race FISHING Circuit - the ‘Home of Rallyrcross’. Bring If you fancy trying a spot of sea your car or bike along to one of their Track fishing, step aboard a charter Days. Designed to be fun, track days are ideal fishing vessel operating from to learn more about your vehicle in a safe Dover Marina or wander environment. out onto Deal Pier LORD OF LYDDEN GLIDING and cast off. LYDDEN HILL Situated in beautiful countryside, within the Earl of Guildford’s Park is Channel Gliding Club. The club has three SEA FISHING TRIPS 2-seater gliders and a single seater for more advanced solo flying. Trial lessons are available for those just wanting to see what gliding is about. 29 whitecliffscountry.org.uk 29 FAMILY TIME Go for it! WHITE CLIFFS COUNTRYSIDE KEARSNEY PARKS DOVER PARTNERSHIP GREEN GANG Don’t think the district only has adventures Look out for the range of Green Gang for big boys and girls. We have plenty to events held throughout the year. Green excite the little ones, too. They can meet the Gang is a programme of activities for dinosaurs, go wild on a cycle ride, take a train children and their families. From fun days LEISURE TIME ride or join in with the White Cliffs Countryside and pond dipping to family walks you’re Partnership Green Gang activities. sure to find an event the whole family can You can’t get bored in White Cliffs Country. enjoy. Why not go swimming, fishing, have a game WINGHAM WILDLIFE PARK of golf or simply head to the cinema to see Get up close and personal with a loveable the latest movie. meerkat, racoon or penguin on an Experience SWIMMING Day at Wingham Wildlife Park. Shadow a Reptile Keeper or become a Keeper for the Day where If you fancy going for a swim, take a dip from one you’ll meet some of the animals and help with of the many beaches in the area or if you prefer, their feeding all the while learning about the Tides Leisure Centre in Deal has an indoor leisure animals. pool with wave machine and flumes which is WHAT A GREAT EXPERIENCE! popular with families. For the under 10’s there is PARKS also Walmer’s outdoor paddling pool. Enjoy a family picnic in one of our beautiful WINGHAM WILDLIFE PARK FISHING parks in White Cliffs Country. Kearsney Parks in Head to Samphire Hoe or Deal Pier for some Dover holds many family events during the year sea angling. Cottington and Sandwich Lake including The Big Tree Climb. fisheries offer a variety of angling to suit everyone. Betteshanger Park offers plenty to keep the kids entertained. Bring your bikes along or hire them CINEMAS there and go on a family bike ride around the Settle down and catch one of the latest films 250 acre park. on the big screen. From an original thirties art-deco cinema to open-air cinemas, to state EAST KENT RAILWAY of the art six-screen Cineworld multiplex, we For a wonderful family day out, step back in time have a great choice in White Cliffs Country. and enjoy a 5 mile round trip on Heritage trains at East Kent Railway. Ride the miniature railway, THEATRES, CONCERTS & SHOWS see the model railway carriage and enjoy a CLIP ‘N CLIMB With independent theatres and music venues leisurely stroll around The Knees Woodland. at the new Leisure Centre you’ll be kept entertained whilst in White Cliffs County. Located in a former train station is BEACHES, PROMENADES & PIERS The Booking Hall where you can see a range From skimming stones, paddling in the sea NEW LEISURE CENTRE of live music and community events. The and stunning sea views, nothing is better that a This exciting new leisure centre has a Astor Community Theatre has a year-round family escape to the coast. Relax on one of our range of facilities including a county programme of events including live music many beaches, take in amazing views from the standard swimming pool, squash courts, performances, theatre productions and films. promenade on Dover and Deal seafront or enjoy health and fitness suite and a Clip ‘n Climb The Roundhouse Theatre hosts a range of a stroll along one of our piers. climbing facility. theatre performances by local groups. 31 whitecliffscountry.org.uk 31 NATURE LOVERS Go rock pooling along our coast, pond dipping in our parks, take a boat trip or climb up onto ST MARGARET’S BAY our unique chalk Downs. This is a diverse and SEAL TRIPS St Margaret’s Bay is a fantastic place for rock wonderful area for all who love and appreciate SANDWICH QUAY pooling - a great way to discover what wildlife nature. exists along the coast. SAMPHIRE HOE SANDWICH BIRD OBSERVATORY Get up close to nature with a visit to Samphire Birdlife thrives in this diverse landscape - listen Hoe. Samphire Hoe was made from the material for the call of the terns and the oyster catcher. dug to create the and is a The egret has become a common sight on our stunning location with wildflowers and birds, as marshes and buzzards can be seen catching the well as peace and quiet. Warm up after a winter wind above our woodland. Sandwich Bay Bird walk or cool off from the long summer days Observatory holds open days and talks. with refreshments at the tea kiosk (open every weekend of the year and most days from Easter to TIDAL COMPASS – TIDE WALKS September). Book yourself on a Tide Walk in Deal. Suitable for all ages and abilities, along the walk you’ll NATURE RESERVES find out what makes the tides, why currents We have wildlife in abundance in White Cliffs ADONIS flow along the coast and much more. Country. Why not book a wildlife tour, a seal spotting trip from Sandwich Quay or visit one BLUE BUTTERFLY of our many nature reserves?

A good place to see the wildflowers and butterflies of ancient chalk grassland is at Whinless Down Nature Reserve. This nature reserve is a gateway to the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

WHITE CLIFFS COUNTRYSIDE PARTNERSHIP NATURE EVENTS Join White Cliffs Countryside Partnership on one of their many nature events from rock pooling to mini ROCK POOLING beast safaris. ST MARGARET’S BAY Touch the bugs! SO MANY GREAT ACTIVITIES SAMPHIRE HOE FOR KIDS AND ADULTS ALIKE!

33 whitecliffscountry.org.uk 33 WALKING FOR EVERYONE CHALKUP21 ART & ARCHITECTURE TRAIL With stunning coast and countryside White Follow this new trail and discover 21st century Cliffs Country has miles of walking trails to suit art and architecture. The 17 mile trail stretches all ages and abilities. Whether an experienced from ‘The Wing’ at Capel to Deal Pier and walker or casual rambler you’re sure to find WHITE CLIFFS ACCESS TO ALL PATHWAY includes fine examples of coastal architecture. something to suit you. CHALKUP21 SANDWICH ROPE WALK WHITE CLIFFS PINES CALYX For an historic walk around the medieval town A must for all walkers is a cliff top walk along the of Sandwich, follow the path of the old town iconic White Cliffs of Dover to St Margaret’s. Natural wall along the Ropewalk. This was once used England is establishing a 2,700 mile path around for ships rope-making which required a long, the entire English coastline and the England Coast straight stretch for ‘walking out’. Path opened on the White Cliffs of Dover was the first section to be opened in . HISTORIC TOWN & VILLAGE TRAILS Discover the history and heritage of our unique DOVER TOTEMS towns and villages by following the Historic See the newly installed ‘Dover Totems’ marking Town and Village Trails. Find churches, buildings the pathway from Athol Terrace up to the White of interest and ancient hostelries with a wealth of Cliffs of Dover. The totems have been inspired by history along the way. the shape of lighthouses and Samphire Tower at WHITE CLIFFS Samphire Hoe with patterns and images decorating WAYMARKED WALKING TRAILS WALKING FESTIVAL the totems. Put your boots on and explore miles of marked walking and themed trails: WHITE CLIFFS WALKING FESTIVAL • Frontline Britain Trail This week-long festival centres on the historic • Cliff Top Walks towns of Dover, Deal and Sandwich. With over 40 • Samphire Hoe walks ranging from 1 to 50 miles there’s a huge • Miner’s Way variety of walks to suit all abilities and interests. • Stour Valley Way WALKING THE DOG • The North Downs Way There are loads of areas to walk your dog during • Saxon Shore Way your stay, whether at one of our parks, in the • Dover’s Bluebird Heritage Trail countryside or on the beach, we are a dog friendly • place. • Royal Marines Heritage Trail - Deal • Dover Totems - White Cliffs

DOVER TOTEMS DOVER’S BLUEBIRD HERITAGE TRAIL Follow the self-guided Bluebird Heritage Trail around Dover. Marked by distinctive bronze pavement markers, the trail links 31 of Dover’s Dog friendly historic buildings, sites and monuments. BETTESHANGER PARK 35 whitecliffscountry.org.uk 35 CYCLING WALMER CYCLE PATH FOR ALL What a lovely ride! WAYMARKED CYCLE ROUTES White Cliffs Country is the perfect place for Whatever your ability take life at a slower pace cycling so come and explore the area on two EASY FAMILY CYCLING and pedal one of the many waymarked routes: wheels! Bring your bike with you or hire one The Sandwich Way – Route 15 and take advantage of our quiet country lanes, Starting at Dover seafront, this route takes designated cycle paths and coastal tracks. There OFF-ROAD CYCLING you through beautiful rolling countryside, past are even places where you can take your bike ancient churches and villages on to the historic and cycle safely off-road. town of Sandwich. Cathedral to Coast – Routes 16 and 17 SAFE AND OFF-ROAD Cycle through stunning East Kent countryside Betteshanger Park has a smooth 3km tarmac on this 50 mile circular ride. The route takes track, with fast lane, providing safe, traffic-free you along regional routes 16 and 17 which link cycling. There is also 10km of rugged mountain Dover, Canterbury and . bike trails running throughout the Park. Kent Coastal Castles Ride – National Route 1 Starting in Dover, follow the route along the Designed with varying difficulty and for different coast to Kingsdown and on to Deal passing abilities, they are perfect for both beginners and both Walmer and Deal Castle. From Deal the those with off-road experience. route goes past Deal Pier and the Timeball Tower then inland on to Sandwich. LE TOUR DE SANDWICH LOCAL COUNTRYSIDE ROUTES Held in June as part of Le Weekend this popular For great views of open countryside, woods and event, starting and finishing in Sandwich, offers a hedgerows follow the Skylark Trail or explore choice of 3 distances from 50k to 100k through the beautiful lower slopes of the North Downs beautiful Kent countryside. between Deal and Shepherdswell on the Miner’s Way Cycle Trail. The Skylark Trail With great views of open countryside, the route starting from Walmer station takes you through the small villages of Guston and and along country roads on to Dover. The Miner’s Cycle Trail This 30 mile cycle trail goes through beautiful countryside linking the former mining villages of East Kent. BETTESHANGER PARK LE TOUR CYCLE HIRE DE SANDWICH If you want to hire a bike in White Cliffs Country, there are a number of cycle hire shops to choose from - for more information visit our website. 37 whitecliffscountry.org.uk 37 CREATIVE

INSPIRATION CHEQUERS KITCHEN Our beautiful coastline and stunning Book yourself onto a cookery class at countryside have been an inspiration for many Chequers Restaurant in Deal. From artisan writers and artists throughout the centuries, bread-making to a fish masterclass or baking come and see what inspired them. ART GALLERIES mornings for the children, there’s a wide variety of cookery courses and workshops in GALLERIES & SHOPS their fully equipped teaching kitchen. Whether We have a host of galleries in White Cliffs an accomplished cook or a beginner you’re Country. Seaward Gallery on Deal seafront sure to find something to suit you. exhibits paintings by Penny Bearman. Formerly a chapel, Linden Hall Studio has space over two THE WILD KITCHEN floors for artists to exhibit their work. Boasting Adventure into the Kent landscape on a a ‘punk rock’ ethic DONT WALK WALK Gallery forage and feast course with The Wild offers something a little different. Opened in Kitchen. Find fresh shellfish, edible seaweed 2017 is Will and Yates, an art gallery and home and lots of other store, with original paintings, ceramics and new delicious food in decorative pieces. Many of the galleries hold secret places, regular exhibitions. learn how best to cook them White Cliffs Country has a number of and enjoy a independent shops selling a range of arts and wild gourmet crafts, unique gifts and jewellery. lunch.

ANTIQUE FAIRS THE WILD KITCHEN Look out for the antique fairs in White Cliffs Country. Walmer Brocante, an antique and collectables fair, is held on Walmer Green over the May Bank Holiday weekend. Held in the COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS high street in Deal is the annual Braderie in If you fancy a cocktail visit The Lanes in Deal, September with antiques, collectables, jewellery, you can even book a fun packed cocktail crafts and lots more. masterclass here! WORKSHOPS GARDENING CLASSES Create that special gift. Learn new techniques Book yourself onto one of the popular gardening and skills to design and make your own classes at The Salutation in Sandwich. Learn jewellery. Hazeedaze gift and bead shop in how to grow plants in your own garden at their Sandwich offers Bead Weaving Classes and at Propagation Masterclass or create pots and Rees and Rees in Deal you can take part in a containers bursting with vibrant colour on the jewellery course or workshop. Container Garden class. Inspired creativity WHITE CLIFFS PATHWAY 39 whitecliffscountry.org.uk 39 ENJOY EATING EATING OUT Take your pick from a wide range of great IN OR OUT places to eat out in White Cliffs Country Perfect location for a picnic - from cafes, delicatessens, bistros and Indulge in the quintessentially English pursuit DOVER CLIFFS restaurants you’ll be spoilt for choice. Why of taking afternoon tea. For that special lunch not try some locally caught fresh fish and or evening meal you have a choice from other local produce whilst dining in one of the traditional English fare through to continental CREAM TEA EAST KENT RAILWAY many wonderful restaurants and pubs. and world cuisine, and if catering for yourself locally produced means local! Relax and enjoy a traditional English Afternoon Tea of tea served in china tea LOCAL PRODUCE cups with homemade cakes and scones with If during your stay here you are looking for clotted cream and jam in a quirky tea room places that sell locally produced meat, fruit and or hotel. vegetables then you’ll find plenty of places in White Cliffs Country. From home reared meat Don’t miss the new Marco Pierre White including beef, lamb and pork to large ranges of Chophouse restaurant and Wheeler’s Fish & fruit and vegetables grown on local farms or why Chips Shop at the Best Western Plus Dover not visit one of the farms where you can pick Marina Hotel located on Dover seafront. The your own fruit including strawberries, cherries Chophouse restaurant features traditional and raspberries? For freshly caught fish head to home-grown classics whilst Wheeler’s Fish & one of the fishmongers. Chips Shop showcases Marco’s take on the OPEN FARM SUNDAY nation’s favourite dish. Just on the outskirts of Dover is Little Farthingloe Look out for the Open Farm Sunday events taking Farm. The farm has a farm shop, bakery, place in June. At Solley’s Farm in Ripple, near In the heart of Deal is the Frog and Scot, traditional butchers and cider shop. The bakery Deal there will be tours of the dairy plus tractor a lively French bistro offering quality offers a wide selection of breads, cakes and rides around their new nature trail. Goldstone ingredients, superbly cooked. pastries which are baked through the night Farm near Ash offers tractor rides around the For a traditional stone baked pizza try Pizza by the bakers at Farthingloe. Plus there’s a orchards and you get to pet the bull! restaurant and café on site. GioVANni, within the Drill Hall in Sandwich, which has a quirky outside feel inside! Said to Try some fresh from the farm real dairy ice cream have the best gluten free pizzas in town. at Solley’s Ice Cream Parlour. You can create your own ice cream sundae from a choice of For pub food with a difference ‘The Dog at over 15 flavours! Wingham’ won the ‘Best for Food’ title at the 2019 Great British Pub Awards. At Vineyard you can take a mini tour and try wine tasting. The vineyard makes English SANDWICH FOOD FAYRE sparkling wine and still red and white wines are During May in the heart of the historic town of sold exclusively from their winery door. PIZZA GIOVANNI TRADITIONAL LOCAL SANDWICH Sandwich is the annual two-day food fayre. The food fayre has many food stalls from the UK ICE CREAM and around the world, as well as street music, making it an event for everyone to enjoy. 41 whitecliffscountry.org.uk 41 Signature pub! DRINK & MICROPUBS WHITE HORSE DOVER If you want to try somewhere different to BE MERRY! the traditional pub or wine bar, there are a number of micropubs across the district. The From the traditional country pub to wine Thirsty Scarecrow Cider House was Britain’s bars there are plenty of places to relax with a first micro cider house and has a great drink, and maybe a bite to eat, in White Cliffs selection of real ciders from both Kent and Country. Here are a some suggestions... further afield. Originally built in 1365, The White Horse is For a relaxed environment without television, Dover’s oldest pub. Not only worth a visit for a juke box, fruit machines or mobile phones the good pub food and real ales but also to head to The Just Reproach in Deal. see the wall where successful English Channel The Mermaids Locker is a 13th century Swimmers sign their names to record their building in Sandwich offering real ale and achievement. cider available from Kent cider makers. Le Pinardier is a quirky wine bar and shop In the picturesque village of Barfrestone is located in Deal High Street. The Wrong Turn. This chalet style pub is just 5 Enjoy panoramic views across the English minutes’ walk from St Nicholas’ Church with Channel at The Coastguard Pub in St Margaret’s its Norman architecture and wonderful stone Bay, just a stone’s throw from the sea and is carvings. Britain’s nearest pub to France. BEER FESTIVALS The George and Dragon located in the medieval Head to the annual Beer Festival in May town of Sandwich is a 15th century inn serving at Crabble Corn Mill or their Cider and Ale craft beers. Festival in the autumn. Both festivals feature real ales and ciders from all over the country. The Freed Man is a nautically themed micropub and was previously a post office. Located in BEER FESTIVAL Hosted at Dover Town Hall by the Dover, Deal, Sandwich & District branch of CAMRA is the Walmer the pub offers a selection of drinks CRABBLE CORN MILL including real ales and cider. White Cliffs Festival of Winter Ales offering real ales plus a range of ciders. The Zetland Arms in Kingsdown sits right on the pebble beach looking out on coloured beach SANDWICH FOLK & ALE FESTIVAL huts and magnificent sea views bordered by the THE FREED MAN, WALMER Held in the centre of the beautiful town of White Cliffs. DOG FRIENDLY Sandwich is the annual Sandwich Folk and Many of the pubs and restaurants in White Cliffs Ale Festival. The festival has a range of folk Country have won awards or been mentioned music styles with music and dancing in in newspaper and magazine listings and are Sandwich pubs and streets. well worth a visit. The award winning ‘The Dog SANDWICH FOLK & ALE at Wingham’ offers an ever-changing range of beers, wines and spirits, with a particular focus FESTIVAL on locally brewed real ales

43 whitecliffscountry.org.uk 43 SHOP AND RELAX Whatever your taste White Cliffs Country has STAY A WHILE shopping experiences to suit. From a brand new retail and leisure park at St James in Dover, an We have a wide selection of places to stay INDULGE IN A outlet store on the edge of Dover Marina to the SPOT OF PAMPERING to satisfy every taste and budget. From unique seaside town shopping in Deal, offering a cosy self-catering cottages, quirky huts and range of independent and national chain stores glamping, to traditional bed and breakfasts interspersed with antique and collectable shops ST JAMES DOVER through to boutique and luxury hotels. and art galleries, gives an amazing choice for RETAIL & LEISURE Wherever you decide to stay there’s always a that very special gift or memento from your visit. warm welcome in White Cliffs Country. It was no surprise that Deal High Street won the Telegraph High Street of the Year Award. Looking for a great day out, weekend break or UK holiday? Then escape to White Cliffs Then in Britain’s oldest medieval town of Country - we’ve got plenty of accommodation Sandwich you will find a wealth of independent, for you to choose from. quirky shops including delis, unique clothes Quality is a very important part of the visitor shops as well as a wealth of cafés, restaurants experience and in recognition of this, all and pubs. accommodation featured on our website has either a valid inspection certificate carried out If you don’t fancy shopping, why not have by a recognised external agency such as Visit a relaxing spa day and indulge in a spot of England, the AA or those who have signed the pampering? Whether it’s a beauty treatment, an CRAFT & GIFT SHOPS White Cliffs Country Accommodation Charter. Indian head massage or reflexology you’re sure to feel relaxed and rejuvenated. SANDWICH For details on places to stay and visit with your pet whilst visiting White Cliffs Country see our ST JAMES, DOVER dedicated pet friendly page on the White Cliffs Located in the heart of Dover town centre is the Country website. new St James Retail and Leisure Park, offering a FURTHER INFORMATION range of shops and places to eat including Next, Trespass, M&S Foodhall and Nando’s plus a six- Full accommodation details can be found on www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk screen Cineworld multiplex cinema. our website: where you can also check out great ideas to make your visit even more special.

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45 whitecliffscountry.org.uk 45 GOODNESTONE PARK GARDENS ST PETER’S CHURCH TOWER t: 01304 840107 www.visitchurches.org.uk/sandwich www.goodnestoneparkgardens.co.uk THE HISTORY PROJECT KEARSNEY PARKS www.thehistoryproject.co.uk t: 01304 829046 (tea room) DAYS OUT www.kearsneyparks.co.uk THE PINES GARDEN TEA ROOM & MUSEUM t: 01304 851737 (Garden) KENT BATTLE OF BRITAIN MUSEUM 01304 853173 (Tea Room) Visit fairy tale castles and imposing DEAL PIER t: 01303 893140 www.kbobm.org www.baytrust.org.uk fortresses by the sea; excite your senses t: 01304 363815 LITTLE FARTHINGLOE FARM THE SALUTATION GARDENS with tigers and RIB rides. For a different www.dover.gov.uk t: 01304 212040 t: 01304 619919 perspective, sail around the harbour DOVER CASTLE www.littlefarthingloefarm.co.uk www.the-salutation.com or take a boat trip to see the seals or t: 01304 211067 THE WOMEN’S LAND ARMY MUSEUM travel back in time on an historic railway. PRINCESS OF WALES’S ROYAL REGIMENT & www.english-heritage.org.uk/dovercastle t: 01304 212040 There’s fun to have at our parks, leisure QUEEN’S REGIMENT MUSEUM DOVER DISTRICT LEISURE CENTRE t: 01304 240121 centres, countryside and beaches. TIDES LEISURE & INDOOR TENNIS CENTRE t: 01304 201145 RICHBOROUGH ROMAN FORT AND t: 01304 373399 www.placesleisure.org www.yourleisure.uk.com Don’t forget to check out the What’s On AMPHITHEATRE section at www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk DOVER MUSEUM AND t: 01304 612013 TIMEBALL TOWER MUSEUM for details of all the events. BRONZE AGE BOAT GALLERY www.english-heritage.org.uk/richborough t: 01304 362444 t: 01304 201066 ROMAN PAINTED HOUSE www.dealtimeball.co.uk www.dovermuseum.co.uk BARNSOLE VINEYARD t: 01304 203279 TOURS OF THE REALM m: 07772 300511 DOVER SEA SAFARI www.theromanpaintedhouse.org.uk t: 07595 769615 www.barnsole.co.uk t: 01304 212880 ROYAL CINQUE PORTS YACHT CLUB www.toursoftherealm.com www.doverseasafari.co.uk BATTLE OF BRITAIN MEMORIAL t: 01304 206262 www.rcpyc.org.uk WALMER CASTLE & GARDENS t: 01303 249292 DOVER SEA SPORTS CENTRE t: 01304 364288 SAMPHIRE HOE www.battleofbritainmemorial.org t: 01304 212880 www.english-heritage.org.uk/walmercastle t: 01304 225649 www.samphirehoe.com www.doverwatersports.co.uk BETTESHANGER PARK WALMER PADDLING POOL t: 01304 619227 DOVER TOWN HALL TOURS SANDWICH WILDLIFE PARK t: 01304 373399 (Tides Leisure Centre) www.betteshanger-park.co.uk t: 01304 201066 to check tours are running www.sandwichwildlifepark.co.uk www.yourleisure.uk.com CHILLENDEN MILL DOVER TRANSPORT MUSEUM SANDWICH BAY BIRD OBSERVATORY WESTERN HEIGHTS – LOCAL NATURE RESERVE t: 01304 841970 t: 01304 822409 & FIELD CENTRE t: 01304 241806 www.dovertransportmuseum.org.uk t: 01304 617341 www.sbbot.org.uk www.whitecliffscountryside.org.uk COKER SEA FISHING CHARTERS t: 01303 872329 EAST KENT RAILWAY SANDWICH GUILDHALL MUSEUM WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVER www.cokerseafishing.com t: 01304 832042 t: 01304 617197 t: 01304 202756 www.eastkentrailway.co.uk www.sandwichguildhallmuseum.co.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/white-cliffs-dover CONNAUGHT PARK t: 01304 825569 (to book Tennis Courts) ELVINGTON & EYTHORNE HERITAGE CENTRE SANDWICH GUILDHALL TOURS WHINLESS DOWN – LOCAL NATURE RESERVE [email protected] t: 01304 617197 t: 01304 241806 CRABBLE CORN MILL www.sandwichtowncouncil.gov.uk www.whitecliffscountryside.org.uk t: 01304 823292 www.ccmt.org.uk FAN BAY DEEP SHELTER SANDWICH RIVER BUS & SEAL SPOTTING TRIPS WHITE MILL RURAL HERITAGE CENTRE t: 01304 207326 DEAL CASTLE t: 07958 376183 t: 07900 531 284 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/white-cliffs-dover t: 01304 372762 www.sandwichriverbus.co.uk www.whitemillheritagecentre.org.uk www.english-heritage.org.uk/dealcastle FRONTLINE BRITAIN TRAIL SOUTH FORELAND LIGHTHOUSE WINGHAM WILDLIFE PARK t: 01304 241806 DEAL MARITIME & LOCAL HISTORY MUSEUM t: 01304 853281 t: 01227 720836 www.whitecliffscountryside.org.uk www.dealmuseum.co.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/south-foreland-lighthouse www.winghamwildlifepark.co.uk 47 47 DOVER HOW TO GET HERE Within easy access from London and Europe White Cliffs Country is effortless to VISITOR reach and perfect for a short or long break. The High Speed Rail Link makes us only 67 minutes from London on the train! France is only 75 minutes on a Cross Channel INFORMATION ferry or 35 minutes by Eurotunnel, the M20 and M2 roads link us to rest of the CENTRES country. Dover, Deal, Sandwich and our countryside are serviced by regular trains and buses both locally and to and from London. Making the most of your visit to BY RAIL: BY BIKE: The High Speed Train operates from London There is an extensive network of cycle routes White Cliffs Country St Pancras to Dover, Deal and Sandwich. throughout White Cliffs Country. South Eastern operates services from London For full details visit our website. Charing Cross and London Victoria to Dover, www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk DOVER Deal and Sandwich. Visitor Information Centre National Rail Enquiries BY CAR OR MOTORBIKE: Dover Museum, Market Square, 03457 48 49 50 Both the M20 and M2 connect directly to White Dover, Kent, CT16 1PH www.nationalrail.co.uk Cliffs Country. T: 01304 201066 Continental train connections can be made at E: [email protected] Ebbsfleet and Ashford International. CROSS CHANNEL TRAVEL: W: www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk Eurostar 03432 186 186 Ferry and train crossings between Dover to and Dunkirk operate on a regular basis BY COACH: throughout the day. DEAL National Express operates a regular direct link P&O Ferries 0800 130 0030 Visitor Information Centre from London to Dover and Deal. DFDS Seaways 0871 574 7235 Town Hall, High Street, For times, fares and information: Eurotunnel 08443 353535 Deal, Kent, CT14 6TR National Express T: 01304 369576 08717 818181 E: [email protected] www.nationalexpress.com

SANDWICH BY LOCAL BUS: Visitor Information Centre Detailed times of all local bus services are available from Stagecoach Buses. Guildhall, Cattle Market, Stagecoach 0871 200 2233 Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9AH www.stagecoachbus.com T: 01304 617197 E: [email protected]

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‘Fight or Flight’ by Sue Dixon LRPS Gold Medal and Raymond Wallace Thompson Trophy, Royal Photographic Society Annual Projected Image Competition 2018

Photographs throughout this publication have been kindly supplied by: • Adam Creswell • Battle of Britain Memorial • Betteshanger Parks • CHALKUP21 • Clare Limbrey • Coker Sea Fishing • Dawn Bogué • Derek Walker • Dover District Council • Dover Museum • Dover Sea Safari • East Kent Railway • English Heritage • Explore Kent • Greenhill Glamping – Alkham Court Farmhouse • James Kirby • John Peters - White Horse Inn • Natalie Limbrey • • Paul Wells • Peter Smith Photography • Rob Riddle – White Cliffs Walking Festival • Sue Dixon • The Freed Man Micropub • The Salutation • The Telegraph • The Wild Kitchen, Deal • Val Mercer • Visit Kent • White Cliffs Countryside Partnership

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION T: 01304 201066 E: [email protected] W: www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk

All details within this publication were correct at the time of going to print, December 2019, but may be subject to change. Please check with the website www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk for any updates.